unit one review / crossword Flashcards
1
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to stain the honor of someone or something
A
taint
2
Q
great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval
A
acclaim
3
Q
something that prevents or discouraged a certain action
A
deterrent
4
Q
to stop; bring to an end
A
terminate
5
Q
to lower the spirits of
A
demoralize
6
Q
to reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way
A
retort
7
Q
friendly and pleasant
A
amiable
8
Q
to find innocent or blameless
A
absolve
9
Q
motivated only by financial gain; greedy
A
mercenary
10
Q
differing from what is customary; odd
A
eccentric
11
Q
distributed thinly
A
sparse
12
Q
expressed clearly in a few words
A
succinct
13
Q
close; near (to something)
A
altruistic
14
Q
to increase or intensify
A
escalate
15
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a new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced
A
innovation
